Reviews of Homy Seafront Hostel
A-G-18 Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens A-04-11, 4TH FLOOR, BLOCK A, WARISAN SQUARE, JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewThe common space was very nice, with a beautiful view on the sea. It’s good for 2 night stay max
It was tricky to find and there were only 2 bathrooms for the whole floor. There is not a lot of storage area inside the room as they are quite small. I think the cleaning of the shared bathroom could be more frequent. The breakfast is very basic (toasts ans cereals available 24/7)
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewwe stayed here on two separate occasions. the hostel is super clean and everything works great. free breakfast is simple but handy. communal space downstairs has got a gorgeous view overlooking the water and loads of beanbags to relax on. overall a really pleasant stay in a good location.
the first room we stayed in was small but had a bit of storage to make it work. however the second room was tiny and really not comfortable for two people + luggage. it also had a wall dividing our room and the next one, but it was very thin and not even properly attached. so by putting my face to the window i could see inside the room next to ours. which was very weird and made it a bit hard to relax.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything.. One of the staff Ayu. went all the way to accomadate all my request.. God Willing I would stay there whenever I'm in Kota Kinabalu
Can't think of any
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery nice hostel placed very central in Kota Kinabalu. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We were very happy with our stay overall.
The room we stayed in was a bit more worn out than what the photos show.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified review+ Clean bathroom + AC + free breakfast and water + good location + friendly staff
- small room with no storage
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewClean Close to attractions Helpful staff
Noise
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewCosy and many services
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice common area, clean and functional showers and toilets.
No hot showers
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe Common room faces the Waterfront.. Staff is friendly and helpful. I had an evening flight which got delayed, pushing to a midnight check-in. Staff contacted me and stayed on to help me check in.
Next time, I'll book a bed that has a sea view.😁
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewHostel is clean - nice and comfortable. Staff is very nice. Especially Cindy. Very warm and welcoming. All are very helpful.
It’s very far from jetty - takes 20-30 mins walking. Also far from gaya street where lots of restaurants are.
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt's definitely my place to stay whenever comeback to sabah. The staff is very, very nice. The view is much better than 3-5 stars hotel
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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